Springfield Armor's Willie Reed signed by Memphis Grizzlies

Armor forward Willie Reed was signed by the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.The Republican file photo

Springfield Armor forward Willie Reed earned his first call-up to the NBA on Wednesday as the Memphis Grizzlies added him to their roster.

The 6-foot-10 Reed was perhaps the most consistent player in an inconsistent season for the Armor, who failed to make the postseason with an 18-32 record. The Kansas City, Mo., native averaged 14.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocked shots for Springfield.

Reed finished the season ranked fifth in blocks with 83 and recorded 12 double-doubles on the season.

Reed, who played in four preseason games for the Sacramento Kings before becoming a second-round draft pick of the Armor, earned a D-League Performer of the Week honor when he averaged 20 points, 17.3 rebounds and 3.3 blocks in three games during March 11-17.

He becomes the second NBA call-up from the Armor after going the regular season without one. Kris Joseph was called up by the Brooklyn Nets.

Reed was not on the Memphis roster for the team's final regular season game against Utah.